Getting along:

• Share your thoughts and feelings openly.
• Appreciate their idealism and authenticity.
• Support their quest for meaning.

Conversation Topics:

• Dreams
• Values
• Personal growth

Conversation Starters:

• "What's a cause you're passionate about and why?"
• "If you could write a book, what would it be about?"

Counseling Suggestions:

• Connect recovery to their values and desire for personal growth.
• Use empathetic listening and validate their feelings.
• Encourage them to explore new passions and purpose.